Two football giants, England and Uruguay, after having faltered in their respective first game against Italy and Costa Rica would be in loggerheads today at Arena Corinthians, S?o Paulo. The group D encounter between the two sides is a must win for both the nations, as the winner would increase their chance of progressing into the next stage, while the loser would be shown the exit door.

Though, England
might have lost their game against the group favourites, Italy, but
they did give it their all and were not overshadowed by the Azzuris.
Had luck been by their side, they could have well turned out
triumphant, or at least drawn the game. But, the same cannot be said
for Uruguay, who lost their opening game in an embarrassing manner
with the score reading 3-1. They were outplayed.

In
Focus

But, the Uruguayan team spirit might have been lifted after the return of their
in-form striker, Luis Suarez, who was nursing an injury. He was badly
missed by his Uruguayan team mates against Coasta Rica, as he is the
sort of player who can lift the morale of the entire team with his
skills.

England is aware
of Luis Suarez and what he brings to the plate, for he was the best
player in the English Premier League last season representing
Liverpool. With a number of Liverpool players in England's squad,
they would know the Uruguayan at the back of their hands, so could
pass some important tips to tackle the Uruguayan. Luis Suarez could
also do the same with his knowledge of Liverpool players playing for
England.

But the game is
not only going to revolve around Suarez, as there are a number of
players such as Forlan and Cavani, who could split upon the English
defense and create havoc for the defenders. It is a team game, hence
all players need to get their act together as well.

England would be
under huge pressure to win the game as they are always considered to
be one of the favourites for the competition, yet always fail to
deliver. Some players have already been criticised for their
performance against Italy, which includes Rooney, who might have to
sit down today, so that Hodgson would pick a team, capable of
defeating Uruguay.

It is a game,
which is going to be throughly enjoyed by neutral fans in Brazil, for
both teams possesses star players in their ranks, who can lit the
game with their football skills and entertain one and all.